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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.96, 9,226.38 and 2,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.96, 9,226.38 and 2,255.24 is: 3,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.96 : 9,226.38 = 2,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.96/9,226.38 = 2,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.96x = 9,226.38 × 2,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.96x = 20,807,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807,701.23/6,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.39

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